Winding Creek Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 475 Winding Creek Rd
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-6400

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
379th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,461 Help


Students who attend Winding Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rodney E. Thompson Middle
High:    Colonial Forge High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  840

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.2%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Compare Details Winding Creek Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Winding Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winding Creek Elementary is 18.2, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winding Creek Elementary is $7,461. 14 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Winding Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Winding Creek Elementary 379th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Winding Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 71st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winding Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.85 354th 1062 66.7%
2006 53.25 550th 1071 48.6%
2007 67.98 319th 1083 70.5%
2008 65.44 351st 1081 67.5%
2009 59.50 437th 1082 59.6%
2010 65.43 359th 1113 67.7%
2011 71.42 254th 1117 77.3%
2012 66.46 331st 1117 70.4%
2013 63.74 400th 1120 64.3%
2014 60.43 437th 1110 60.6%
2015 64.83 389th 1100 64.6%
2016 52.75 578th 1096 47.3%
2017 62.65 421st 1099 61.7%
2018 75.23 223rd 1097 79.7%
2019 71.08 305th 1105 72.4%
2021 72.54 302nd 1103 72.6%
2022 75.50 270th 1109 75.7%
2023 67.37 379th 1114 66.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.86 191st 245 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.49 325th 1100 70.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.65 268th 324 17.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.16 97th 182 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.92 420th 1093 61.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.73 123rd 230 46.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.44 87th 579 85.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.64 322nd 564 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Winding Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.23 291st 984 70.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, March 5, 2016

Open Quote Finest of schools. In all my many years of dealing with schools this one stand on top. They are professional, caring, and really care about the children and teachers are the best. They seem to go that extra mile in any and all situations.
All three children that I had in this school went above and beyond for the children . Kids loved their teacher and were enthusiastic to learn. I cannot imagine a better school. It is comforting to know that there are such caring schools in our area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Winding Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 498 86 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 567 109 17 16 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2000 673 123 15 29 4 n/a n/a -4 840
2001 706 136 18 37 4 n/a n/a 0 901
2002 671 120 26 25 3 n/a n/a 6 851
2003 671 120 26 25 3 n/a n/a 6 851
2004 680 142 30 31 6 n/a n/a 7 896
2005 654 137 20 36 2 n/a n/a 16 865
2006 610 136 20 58 2 n/a n/a 21 847
2007 512 101 14 57 2 n/a n/a 12 698
2008 511 110 24 63 2 n/a n/a 18 728
2009 507 99 24 65 1 n/a n/a 16 712
2010 507 112 24 65 1 n/a n/a 20 729
2011 455 85 27 91 1 2 30 0 691
2012 457 76 20 92 2 2 31 0 680
2013 435 81 15 93 3 5 39 0 671
2014 466 96 14 97 4 8 45 0 730
2015 441 95 21 93 4 7 45 0 706
2016 447 128 21 112 6 5 61 0 780
2017 466 134 31 135 4 1 75 0 846
2018 461 146 33 180 7 3 88 0 918
2019 451 183 44 205 4 3 82 0 972
2020 336 174 47 174 6 2 61 0 800
2021 311 183 50 148 4 2 57 0 755
2022 317 183 58 167 3 4 63 0 795
2023 321 196 65 179 1 1 77 0 840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winding Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 607 n/a 0.0 8.6
1999 712 40.0 17.8 9.7
2000 840 n/a 0.0 7
2001 901 52.5 17.2 7.4
2002 851 56.5 15.1 10.2
2003 851 56.5 15.1 10.2
2004 896 57.5 15.6 n/a
2005 865 57.5 15.0 9.7
2006 847 58.0 14.6 11.4
2007 698 50.1 13.9 7.7
2008 728 34.5 21.1 8
2009 712 36.7 19.4 12.2
2010 729 38.6 18.8 15.2
2011 691 35.6 19.3 15.5
2012 680 36.0 18.8 15.9
2013 671 38.0 17.6 17.7
2014 730 37.7 19.3 15.9
2015 706 36.0 19.6 18
2016 780 38.0 20.5 18.3
2017 846 41.0 20.6 16.9
2018 918 45.0 20.4 15.3
2019 972 46.0 21.1 15.7
2020 800 41.0 19.5 24.3
2021 755 40.0 18.8 n/a
2022 795 44.2 17.9 24.4
2023 840 46.0 18.2 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winding Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 607 n/a 0.0 8.6
1999 712 40.0 17.8 9.7
2000 840 n/a 0.0 7
2001 901 52.5 17.2 7.4
2002 851 56.5 15.1 10.2
2003 851 56.5 15.1 10.2
2004 896 57.5 15.6 n/a
2005 865 57.5 15.0 9.7
2006 847 58.0 14.6 11.4
2007 698 50.1 13.9 7.7
2008 728 34.5 21.1 8
2009 712 36.7 19.4 12.2
2010 729 38.6 18.8 15.2
2011 691 35.6 19.3 15.5
2012 680 36.0 18.8 15.9
2013 671 38.0 17.6 17.7
2014 730 37.7 19.3 15.9
2015 706 36.0 19.6 18
2016 780 38.0 20.5 18.3
2017 846 41.0 20.6 16.9
2018 918 45.0 20.4 15.3
2019 972 46.0 21.1 15.7
2020 800 41.0 19.5 24.3
2021 755 40.0 18.8 n/a
2022 795 44.2 17.9 24.4
2023 840 46.0 18.2 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winding Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (2.0%) $6,215 (98.0%) $6,344
2020 $202 (3.1%) $6,380 (96.9%) $6,582
2021 $216 (2.9%) $7,245 (97.1%) $7,461

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winding Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winding Creek Elementary)8679
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Winding Creek Elementary)7273.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winding Creek Elementary)9080
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Winding Creek Elementary)8384.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winding Creek Elementary)9478.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Winding Creek Elementary)8765.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Winding Creek Elementary)8774.9
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students972840
 13.6%
African American183196
 7.1%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4465
 47.7%
Hispanic205179
 12.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White451321
 28.8%
Two or More Races8277
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%32.5%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winding Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended Winding Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Winding Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rodney E. Thompson Middle
High : Colonial Forge High

Winding Creek Elementary ranks 379th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Winding Creek Elementary are 38% White, 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.


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